Case Study For
University Library
Eaindray Cho
V.B Arch-7
Architects : Anttinen Oiva Architects
Area : 31700 square metre
Year : 2012
Helsinki University Main Library,Finland
Largest academic library in Finland
Design Concept :The new library building complements the urban
block by adding a curved brick facade, integrated within the
street line formed by the adjacent buildings
The architectural starting point - the cityscape considered - was a
vision of a unique public building that will suit its surroundings in
terms of its materials, design and height.
Forming of Helsinki University Main
Library
By varying the size of the arched openings the building is fitted
as an integrative solution within a situation of three different
types of street space.
A work zone with sound-proof working facilities provides areas for
both quiet reading and noisy group work. The library also has
quiet reading rooms. Field-specific areas are designated for the
collections in each of the floors
The dense fenestration grid, which blurs the standard floor
division, together with the large arched openings give the library
a distinct external appearance.
The large arched windows allow the spectacular views of the
townscape from inside the building and gets good natural lighting
for the readers
Seats are chosen wisely for convenience and rest while reading
Staff facilities and offices are on the collection floors above ground
level. The customer service centre with its back offices is located on
the entrance level.
Acquisitions and cataloguing, and administration and network
services can be found on the top floor, while the logistics centre is
below ground with the maintenance facilities.
New library materials will first be transported from the logistics centre
to the top floor for processing and then delivered to their destinations
on the appropriate floors
Plan Function Management
Porcelain stoneware wood-effect by Marca Corona for a
contemporary temple of culture
It’s a massive 2 story, 2,800 square metre sprawling space full of
light and glass, connected with the Coex largest underground
shopping center in Asia
Starfield COEX Library, Seoul,
Korea
The space is very carefully designed to
accommodate everything from areas for
reading, giving presentations and holding
conferences. All the furniture and chairs
have also been meticulously selected. The
atmosphere is smooth-flowing, calm and
brightly lit
The wood-effect surfaces made from
natural essences that look just like real
wooden panels make the library even more
welcoming by conveying a sense of both
cosy and, at the same time, casual
elegance
Spaces of Starfield COEX Library
50,000 books fantastically decorate 3 towering bookshelves,
each standing a whopping 13 metres tall
Rotating centrepieces have included a kitschy fruit / veggie
tree and a gorgeous tower of books
There are almost 600 domestic and foreign magazines
available for browsing
It will cost 500 million won per year to maintain it
Interior of Starfield COEX Library
Enormous Book Shelves of Starfield
COEX Library
Your time might be better spent browsing through the 600
magazines on offer instead of searching all over the books you
want.
There’s a rotating schedule of author talks and performances at
the library
When you need a rest, you can head up to the second floor for
coffee and cake, pick up some snacks at the convenience store,
or enjoy some fine chocolate.
Things you can do
